Christmas Cookies

One of the many things on Lucy's to-do list for her two week break from school is to "help Mommy make Christmas cookies." We got started today with one of daddy's favorites: Holly Cookies.

I love this recipe both for its simplicity and how festive they look. The bonus is that both my older kids can help, and they love how yummy they are!

Joey helped to separate the red and green M&Ms.

Lucy helped stir A LOT of green food coloring into the melted marshmallows.

She also helped decorate the 'holly' with the 'red berries.'

WARNING: Green teeth and tongues create lots of Christmas giggles!


Holly Cookies

1 stick butter
10 oz. marshmallows
1 1/2 t. green food coloring
4 cups corn flakes
red M&Ms

Melt butter and marshmallows over low heat. Add green food coloring and stir until blended. Add corn flakes; stir until well-coated. Scoop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Decorate with 2-3 M&Ms. Allow to cool completely before storing. Enjoy!
(Makes about 3 dozen cookies.)